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Contract Year May Mean Big Production From These Ravens
These players are in the final year of their contracts and need strong seasons to get a big payday.
After a breakout 2012 season, the Ravens gave Pitta a second-round tender for this year. He could be in line for a big payday if he continues to build off of last year's success.
Dickson had a down receiving year in 2012, but he wants to have a bigger role in the passing game. The opportunity is there for him to step up, and he could become a valuable target for Flacco.
Jones is coming off the best season of his career and he's hoping to build on that. He is effective against the run and the pass, and will hopefully build off of his 4.5 sacks last season.
The 2009 first-round pick is now entrenched at right tackle after bouncing between the right and left side. Oher could get a long-term deal in Baltimore with a strong season at RT.
Jones is officially a full-fledged star after one season in Baltimore. What's his encore? Jones will likely be expected to do more in the receiving game and still be a game-changing returner.
The former second-round pick is coming off hip surgery and looking to regain his starting job in the middle of the defense. He will get pushed for playing time and look to be a dominant run stuffer.
Graham panned out perfectly for the Ravens, as he earned a starting CB job. He's again competing for a starting job and has proven to be quality starter. He could be in line for a big payday.
The veteran played sparingly last season, but the team liked what they saw and brought him back on a one-year deal. He'll compete for a roster spot to provide depth in the secondary.
The Ravens added the veteran LB, who will challenge for a starting role. He could end up taking over Ray Lewis' old spot at middle linebacker. He's out to show he can still play.
Ihedigbo was a quality addition just before last season, and ended up getting some starting experience. Now he'll compete for a starting job and is also a veteran presence in the locker room.
He started the first five games at left guard last year before ultimately losing that spot. The Ravens brought him back on a one-year deal and he wants to show he can be an NFL starter.
